Leighton Meester Jail Birth

- Meester's mother was incarcerated for her alleged involvement in a drug ringStar: Born Behind Bars! (September 2, 2008)
- Her mother reportedly gave birth to Meester in a halfway house during her incarcerationStar: Born Behind Bars! (September 2, 2008)
- Meester was allowed to stay in the halfway house with her mother until she was three months oldStar: Born Behind Bars! (September 2, 2008)
- Three months after giving birth, Meester's mother had to return to prisonStar: Born Behind Bars! (September 2, 2008)

In the September 15, 2008, issue of Star Magazine, it was revealed that actress Leighton Meester was born while her mother was incarcerated in a Texas prison for drug charges. Leighton was reportedly raised by a relative while her mother served out her prison sentence.Star: Born Behind Bars! (September 2, 2008)
Leighton Meester Fast Facts
1. Born: April 9, 1986
2. Birthname: Leighton Marissa Claire Meester
3. Origin: Marco Island, Florida
4. Notable roles: Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl and Jaynie Hansen in Killer Movie
5. Romantically linked to Sebastian Stan
6. On People Magazine's 2008 100 Most Beautiful People list